My name is Jason Kelly, owner of JHK ART. I am a professional caricature artist, freelance illustrator, logo designer and art coach. I lead Paint & Sip Parties (Sip & Gogh!) and am about to launch an 8 week online course entitled “How to Become A Professional Caricature Artist” for aspiring artists who are maybe intimidated at the thought of drawing people live and not sure how to get started getting in on the coolest job ever. I offer a library of technique videos, live coaching, portfolio reviews and community support. I have been a political cartoonist, comic book illustrator, run comic book schools, created children’s books, designed custom logos, painted murals, helped produce an animated short film for the Yakutz people of Siberia and illustrated my wife as a different superhero for more birthday cards than I care to admit. I have a background in full-time pastoral ministry but have been sensing the pull to make art my primary vocation as of late. I draw caricatures somewhere most Saturdays: at the Bellis Fair Mall during the colder months, and at various locations for different street fairs and events during the spring and summer months in the Whatcom County area. (See the top of my home page for upcoming events I’ll be drawing at). I can be hired to give caricatures free for guests at corporate events, weddings, birthday parties and more. I have been happily married for almost 22 years and have three stellar boys age 9, 11 and 15. Can you tell which one likes to draw like his dad?
I live in the Pacific Northwest in Lynden, Washington, half hour from Bellingham, one hour from Vancouver, BC, and two hours from Seattle. I will travel anywhere to offer my live caricature services if client is willing to cover travel costs. I also take commissions through my website and am looking to step up my social media game this summer. Look for the Caricature Chronicles on Youtube, where I will post videos of me drawing clients and interviewing different caricature artists. I’ve so far been only on Facebook but will be posting on Instagram and TikTok moving forward as well. Thanks for visiting my website! Subscribe to learn more about upcoming events and offers!
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